Two Pompano Beach St. Pat’s Parties Make Top Tens

By Jeff Levine, Pompano Beach News Columnist

Just a few days ago we reported that Galuppi’s on the Green restaurant on the Pompano Beach public golf course had been chosen by South New-Times as one of the ten best places to party in South Florida for St. Patrick’s Day. We thought that was a great addition to the list and well deserved for the Pompano beach restaurant/hot spot. We also wondered where Briny’s Irish Pub was on the list.

Briny’s on the corner of West Atlantic Blvd. and Briny Avenue is the only Briny’s left in Broward County as the famed Fort Lauderdale spot closed earlier this year. We noted that Briny’s is a true Irish Pub and restaurant and that it is a hoot to visit 365-days a year. Of course, March 17th is probably the best day of the year to visit Briny’s

We weren’t alone in our thinking. Phillip Valys, Sun-Sentinel reporter was on the same wave length. He commented, “We come for the Irish-blooded vibe and the once-a-year corned beef cabbage ($16) at this seaside tavern… To drink here is to be surrounded as much by chummy local drinkers as old-Florida décor (thick ropes, life preservers, photos of people holding thick ropes and life preservers).” Briny’s will no doubt be a blast all day long.

As for Galuppi’s, here are the highlights of their celebration:

So what exactly is going on at this restaurant in Pompano Beach that makes its St. Patrick’s Day Party so special?

For starters it is an all day event. The festivities kick off at 9am. Then there is the menu which features: Corned Beef on Rye served with French fries & pickle, Corned Beef & Cabbage served with red Irish potatoes and also Split Pea Soup. (I think my Jewish grandmother would argue whether or not this is an Irish delicacy, but at the very least, it is green. And, speaking of green,,,of course the green beer will be pouring all day.

Then there’s their Entertainment Schedule which features two stages of bands throughout the day. Here are the highlights:

Main Patio Stage
12pm to 3pm Tom O’Miller
1pm Irish Kelley Step dancers
3:00pm to 6:00pm Lane on the Guitar
5:15pm Irish Kelley Step dancers
6pm Irish Bag Pipes and Drummer
6:30pm – 8:30pm – Rogue Theory
9:00 pm – 11:00pm Tribute to U2
Plus there will be more entertainment in their restaurant dining room, the sports lounge and Galuppi’s beautiful backyard terrace.Galuppi’s is located at 1103 N Federal Hwy in Pompano Beach. Their phone number is 954-785-0226 or check out their website.

It’s great to see two of Pompano Beach restaurants making South Florida-wide top ten lists. We already knew how great they were. Now, the rest of South Florida will know too.